BOOK 1 of the trilogy, A RELATIVE INVASION. 70,000 words. "A powerful and compelling narrative with strong and relatable characters. (It) offers an evocative portrayal of England’s war-time home front,” Harper Collins. "... thoroughly enjoyed the book. The research is meticulously done with convincing historical detail..." Historical Novel Society. 1937 London. With ruthless Hitler in Europe and manipulative Cousin Kenneth at the doorstep, young Billy is unknowingly facing war. A fateful rivalry is born ... The frail and artistic Kenneth is hideously devious, Uncle Frank is an outright bully while Billy's parents fail to see Kenneth's darker soul.The same emotions that enable Hitler’s rise - envy over strength, desire for new territory - now ferment in the Wilson home. When Billy secretly sets eyes on a precious Cossack sabre, he imagines he owns it and its power. While Kenneth sets out to invade Billy’s emotional space the sabre becomes an icon that sustains Billy through the hardships, but is it destined to damage as well as protect? Intrusion is a tale of rivalry that mirrors world conflict. "Every character in the novel comes to life under Minett’s insightful prose. . .” Casee Clow, USA

1937 When Billy meets his devious cousin, Kenneth, a fateful rivalry begins. Against the background of impending war, Kenneth begins invading Billy's life. Add a bullying uncle, emotionally distant parents, then evacuation and physical hardship. Only the Cossack sabre can boost Billy's resilience, but will it threaten his future?

Book 3 of the trilogy, A Relative Invasion. 1945. Who could predict the explosive climax within the quiet Wilson family? With evacuation over, Bill must face the austerity of home in post-war London, heart-rending miles from his loving foster billet. Worse, invasive cousin Kenneth will live with him. Adolescent tensions simmer as the two develop different talents. Everything Bill has, Kenneth grasps... until one reach too far into Bill's psychological territory. There's a fearful climax with dreadful consequences for everyone around them. Reaching adulthood, can Bill find an honourable resolution, or will Kenneth always be a threat?

Curious in appearance, curious by nature. Both are represented in this companion volume to Me-Time Tales: tea breaks for mature women and curious men Now the men can have their say, or at least they try to. Each curious man, of different age, era or stage, stands under the spotlight, his oddities or misapprehensions revealed. But then, from Me-time Tales, some women invade the book and comment upon the men's behaviour. Men - you know that feeling! "Entering Rosalind Minett's fictional world... mirrors reality ...she casts light on the quirks and foibles of what it is to be human, revealing hidden fantasies and desires. From the man whose passion is for probing the intimate parts of machines which suck and cut, to the secretive Sunday bonfire king ...Minett's accurate eye is like a searchlight, seeking out the darker shadings." - Eileen Casey (Multi-award winning Irish author) "...treasure trove. Highly recommended..." San Francisco Review of Books. "...witty short stories - some dark, some droll, but all superbly written, with a dash of acid wit." Amazon.

Most people at one time or another have probably been curious to know, "What could account for all of those strange objects in the sky that many credible witnesses see?" Or, what about the modern mystery of alien abductions and stories of visitations by beings claiming to be from other planets or star systems? Are aliens really making contact with human beings? Is it important anyway? At last, an easy-to-understand book traces the history of this strange phenomenon utilizing the research of many of the "heavyweights" of UFOlogy -- and it's been making sense to a lot of people. This is a book for everyone. The author's research and conclusions will surprise you and challenge your thinking, not just about UFOs, but about the nature of life itself. This is a landmark volume that brings together the most important evidences, coming to conclusions far more sinister -- yet profound -- than most could imagine. - Publisher.

A weird encounter is about to shake Terry to the core! His safe childhood home, his loving but obstructive wife, an emotionally risky search and uncovered truths mean a predictable life-style gone for good (or bad). Transfixed by the unexpected sight of a double on his morning commute, Terry is about to change his humdrum life forever. Excited and disturbed by the mystery, he rushes home to tell his wife, but she's strangely avoidant, so he begins a search for origins in secret. Who is he, and is it too risky to find out? His predictable life becomes confusing, then bizarre. Soon it will become shocking. Terry's forced to re-examine what he'd previously believed were facts about himself, and his marriage. Follow the many colourful characters in Part One of this "mesmerizing and penetrating" psychological domestic drama series. If you loved The Dilemma and Girl on a Train, this series is for you. "Stunning writing this, with a hint of the mystique that lies in the following pages. The difficulty? Waiting for the next volume to consume! Highly Recommended." San Francisco Review of Books